Railroad Track Maintenance Technician

State of Alaska; Alaska; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Railroad Corporation is seeking a railroad track worker to join a crew under a foreman to build, maintain, and repair track, including snow removal and drainage, in challenging conditions across ARRC locations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, ability to read and follow English instructions, a valid driver's license, and willingness to travel to remote sites; prior heavy manual labor is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must be able to work safely with heavy tools and equipment.
• Must be able to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions in English.
• Six months of heavy manual labor experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a clean record for three years.

Responsibilities

• Removes snow, mud, ice and rock on rail bed, in tunnels, and culverts using picks and shovels.
• Uses hand tools and power tools to install and adjust rail components and maintain existing track.
• Levels rail by shimming or tamping ballast under low ties with hand tamps or power tools.
• Cuts brush and cleans drainage ditches along track right-of-way.
• May be required to drive company vehicles, e.g., pickup truck.

Skills

English proficiency

Heavy manual labor

Tool handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Alaska Railroad Corporation is seeking a railroad track worker to join a crew under a foreman to build, maintain, and repair track, including snow removal and drainage, in challenging conditions across ARRC locations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, ability to read and follow English instructions, a valid driver's license, and willingness to travel to remote sites; prior heavy manual labor is preferred.